Ammonia Induces a Myostatin-Mediated Atrophy in Mammalian Myotubes, but Induces Hypertrophy in Avian Myotubes
Ammonia, a byproduct of protein catabolism that is generally regarded as toxic, is processed by the liver for excretion. In diseases resulting in hepatic insufficiency, circulating ammonia levels increase dramatically, ensuing secondary disorders. Sarcopenia, or loss of muscle mass, is commonly asso...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2019-12-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fsufs.2019.00115/full |